Christmas social notes and travel plans from Sidney
The Telegraph social desk invites readers to report pre Christmas guests trips and parties. Mrs. John B. Cortney of Sidney learns her daughter in New York City will spend Christmas in Europe, the Pooles plan a Vatican visit via TWA, while Mrs. W. C. Lloyd of Denver visits Sidney for Carol and Bob Lloyd’s wedding on December 26. Cadet Sergeant Robert Rybolt prepares for furlough from Kemper Military School, and 495 cadets at the school enjoy Christmas vacation from December 18 to January 2.
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The
Telegraph
John B. Cortney
Sidney
Tom R. Poole
New York City
Europe
Tom Poole
Vatican
Rome
Pooles
TWA
Poole
TransWorld Airlines
W. C. Lloyd
Denver
Carol Lloyd
Bob Lloyd
Rollin E. Fichenscher
Delpha Fickenscher
Gurley
Brooks Air Force Base
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska University
National Guard
Robert Rybolt
R. H. Rybolt
10Th Street
Nebraska
Kemper Military School
Colllege
Boonville
Dalton couple announce engagement of Kathleen Thompson
Engaged couple Kathleen Thompson and Jack L Watts announced by Mr and Mrs Neal Thompson of Dalton and Mr and Mrs William Watts of Sidney Kathleen is a 1965 Dalton High School graduate and Jack is a 1964 Sidney High School graduate The wedding is planned for January
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Neal Thompson
Dalton
Kathleen
Jack L. Watts
William Watts
Sidney
Dalton High School
Sidney High School
Bridal Shower for Miss Lloyd Attends Local Celebration
Miss Carol Lloyd, soon to wed Dale Butler on December 26, was feted at a bridal shower hosted at Mrs. Ken McMillen’s home. Out of town guests included Mrs. W. C. Lloyd and Mrs. Ed Block of Lodgepole. Guests played games, won prizes, and gifts were opened with refreshments served at the end.
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Carol Lloyd
Dale Butler
Ken ‘McMillen
Ow. C. Lloyd
Ed Block
Lodgepole
Christmas Program for Children at First Christian Church
The First Christian Church schedules its annual children’s Christmas program and party for Sunday December 19 at 7:30 pm. Colored slides illustrate the Christmas scene, with carol singing and treats for all children. A Christmas worship service with Miss Marla Walker as soloist is set for 7:00 pm tonight.
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First Christian Church
Marla Walker
Saddle Club Christmas Party at Lodgepole Valley
The Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club held a Christmas party for members and children at the clubhouse last Sunday. A turkey dinner followed by adults playing dumb bunny bridge with prizes to Mrs. Jim Thayer and Mrs. Rosalie Karnik. men’s high to John Underdown and low to Maurine Rapp. Children enjoyed Bingo and a Santa visit. committee: Aiken, Jensen, Olsen, Marty, Vach, Underdown, Gass. Next meeting January 26 at 7:30 p.m.
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Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club
Jim Thayer
Rosalie Karnik
John Underdown
Maurine Rapp
Santa Claus
Renee Sari Sues Ree
Leonard Aiken
Wes Jensen
Dean Olsen
Oscar Marty
Alvin Vach
Ohn Underdown
Bernard Gass
Christmas Party by Lutheran Missionary League
The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League of South Divide Trinity Lutheran Church hosted a Christmas dinner for husbands and children. The annual event drew 79 attendees and took place in the church basement, followed by games and Christmas carols sung by adults and children.
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Lutheran Women’s Missionary League of
Belinda Reed Observes Her 8th Birthday
Belinda Reed daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Reed celebrated her eighth birthday Tuesday December 14 after school at home with classmates. Guests arrived prizes went to Raymond Oliverius first and Michael Rowan last. Decorations were Christmasy with attendees Douglas Brauer Scott Couch Cyrenna Folkerts Ted Golden Jerry Haupt Gary Mouse Randy Humphrey Mary Husmann Mark Johnson Tim Mazel Lynette Nienheuser Raymond Oliverius Michael Bowen Melissa Scott Mary Thompson Mary Williams Julie Whitefoot. Janelle Lutringer Jolene Dehning sent gifts.
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Belinda Reed
Roy Reed
Raymond Oliverius
Michael Rowan
Douglas Brauer
Scott Couch
Cyrenna Folkerts
Ted Golden
Jerry Haupt
Gary Mouse
Randy
Rites Held for Edward C Slama in Potter
Funeral services for Edward Charles Slama 69 of Potter were conducted at 2 p.m. today at the Lutheran Church in Potter with burial in Potter Cemetery. Arrangements were by Allen Mortuary of Kimball.
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Potter
Edward Charles Slama
Scottsbluff
Lutheran Church
Allen Mortuary
Kimball
Sioux Damsels Install New Officers December 14
Sioux Damsels installed new officers at the Fort Sidney Motor Hotel on December 14. Mrs Cyril Williams becomes chairwoman, with Mrs Blanche Humphrey as vice chair, Mrs John Tafoya secretary, and Mrs Alice Blair treasurer. The meeting doubled as the annual Christmas dinner and gift exchange.
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Harvey Headley
Sioux Damsels
Cyril Williams
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Williams
Blanche Humphrey
John Tafoya
Alice Blair
Headley
Humphrey
Willams
Low
Blair
Oldtimers Union Pacific Christmas Party Event
Oldtimers 29 and Junior Oldtimers 35 held a Christmas celebration at the National Guard Armory last Saturday. A total of 64 attendees including children enjoyed the event. George Portz won the door prize. Organizers were Mr. and Mrs. Thurm Cranf ord, Mr. and Mrs. Clair Haven, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer McKinley, and Charles Grigsby.
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Union Pacific Oldtimers
Christmas Seal Reminders Sent By Cheyenne County
Dr. Del Koch, chairman of Cheyenne county's Christmas Seal campaign, said first reminders have been mailed. With the mailing list down 1000 from last year, it is doubly important that everyone return their contribution quickly.
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del Koch
Cheyenne County
Dorwarts Host The Sorority Christmas Party
Exemplar Xi Iota chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held its Christmas party Tuesday at Mrs. C. B. Dorwart’s home. Fourteen members and husbands attended a dinner with special guests Dr. and Mrs. Lloyd O Halloran and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cox. Hostesses included Mrs. Fred George Mrs. M. L. Merritt Mrs. Allen Stikker Mrs. Gordon Tobin and Mrs. Dorwart.
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Exemplar Chapter Xi Iota
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
C. B. Dorwart
Lloyd
O’halloran
Ralph Cox
Fred ,George
M. L. Merritt
Allen Stikker
Gordon Tobin
Dorwart
Barker hosts employee party at Dude's Steak House
Barker cleaners employees and spouses were treated to dinner Sunday at Dude's Steak House by Mr and Mrs Ron Barker and Mr and Mrs Ross Barker. After, guests returned to the Ron Barker home for social time and a gift exchange followed by a buffet dessert.
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Barker Cleaners
Dude’s Steak House
Ron Barker
Ross Barker
Girl Scout Troop Adopts William Kubes at Sidney Rest Home
Girl Scouts of Troop 130 adopted William Kubes who lives at Memorial Rest Home in Sidney. An adoption ceremony followed by singing carols and serving ice cream and cookies. The event featured a group photo of the troop with Mr. Kubes and invites others to adopt a resident by contacting hospital staff.
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Girl Scouts
Troop 130
William Skubes
Memorial Rest Home
Sidney
Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall
Mr. Kubes
Johna Platz
Mavis Bowman
Caroline Fisher
Peggy Jones
Alice Walmsley
Sharon Dilley
Lynda Auf
Adagatten
Julie Schiller
Patricia Mueller
Ann Elwell
Diana Spearow
Cindy Buecker
Laura Appelhane
Pam Volkmann
Cathy Nelson
Sheree Jones
Jackie Bevan
Lila Willis
Julie Edwards
Angela Nelson
Judy Nienhueser
Darlene Runge
Pam Christy
Debra Sherrerd
Becky Moury
Janet Hart
Extension Staff Invite Public For Coffee Break
Cheyenne county extension staff Del Rae Beermann Barbara Kurz and Ivan Liljegren invite the public to a coffee break on Wednesday afternoon December 22 from 1 to 4 PM at the extension office in the Post Office basement in Sidney. The staff say the season is a time for friends to gather and appreciation.
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del Rae Beermann
Barbara Kurz
Ivan Liljegren
Cheyenne County
Sidney
Weyerts School Presents Toys That Had To Wait Operetta
Weyerts School will stage The Toys That Had To Wait on December 22 at 7 30 pm in District 32 Weyerts school. The public is urged to attend this unique Christmas program featuring only 12 children in the cast, a rarity for small schools.
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Weyerts
Mrs Payton Hosts Sidney Garden Club Christmas Dinner
Mrs Ernest Payton hosted the Sidney Garden Club for its annual Christmas turkey and covered dish dinner. Mrs George Young led the business meeting, installed new officers, and the group judged gift-wrapped packages, awarding first to Mrs Strandberg and second to Mrs Linton.
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Ernest Payton
Sidney Garden Club
George Young
Alfred Worden
Young
Clarence Strandberg
Herbert Rabe
M. L. Anthony
Margaret Dissmore
Strandberg
Florence Linton
Bethel 25 Officers Installed in Sidney Daughters Event
Bethel 25 of the International Order of Job's Daughters in Sidney installed officers on December 15 at the Masonic Temple. The ceremony featured Bethel Guardian Mrs. Henry Reitz and a large slate of past honored queens and appointed officers from Bethels 5, 6, 3, 49, and others. Silent Night was sung as part of the Book of Silver ritual and a reception followed with Christmas decor and a large guest list including family and community members.
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Bethel
International Order of Job’s Daughters
Sidney
Masonic Temple
Bethel Guardian
Henry Reitz
Coleen Christ
Lynn Gottschalk
Rushville
Marvin Sherrerd
Alliance
Tom Patrowsky
Kearney
Jerry Dykman
LeBaron Goodwin
R. C. Cunningham
Keith Robinson
Connie Fleenor
Marci Meyer
Virgil Meyer
Debbie Witters
Bethel Choir
William Fankhauser
Barbara Christ
Carl Christ, Jr
Becky Ladine
Jack Weimer
Merle Spearow
Laura Rudd
Weert Frerichs
Judy LeBar
Rollin Blome
Tom Sutton
Santa Letters From Readers Add Christmas Wish List
A collage of handwritten Santa letters and notes from readers dated 1915 show children asking for dolls toy weapons drum sets GI Joes Secret Saman racing sets and bikes among other gifts. Mentions of Rudolf reindeer cookies milk and Santa’s health appear throughout.
Rebekahs Hold Regular Meeting and Christmas Event
Sidney Rebekah Lodge No. 66 met Wednesday with Mrs. Katie Helzer presiding and 18 members present. About 70 members and guests attended the Odd Fellow and Rebekah Christmas party Saturday as children performed and Santa distributed treats. Mrs. Oren Cox presented the Christmas program recounting the birth of Christ and popular carols, with group singing. A joint installation with the Odd Fellow lodge is planned for January, date to be announced. Hostesses were Mrs. Oren Cox, Mrs. Lawrence Osborn and Mrs. William Hays. The next meeting is January 5 at 7 30 p.m.
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Sidney Rebekah Lodge No. 66
Katie Helzer
Noble Grand
Santa Claus
Rebekah
Oren Cox
Christ
Odd Fellow Lodge
Lawrence Osborn
William Hays
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Jimmy Hall
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Paula Nelson
Tim Schnell
Cheri Nelson
G.L Joe
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